Stroh Center Design Unveiled

[hammb]

I'm not (not) whining, but we went from 8K to 7K down to 5K in a hurry.
The "venerable" AA could have been added on to for less than $36M if the Student Services building property had not ben committed.

The Athletic Department was thinking what was best for BGSU.

They looked at our attendance history over the 40 years AA was in use and decided to build a facility that was best for BGSU.

No need to build an 8,000 seat arena that is going to have 6,000 empty seats in it for 25 home basketball games each season and 12 or 13 home volleyball matches. This is not Eastern Michigan.

No need to build an 8,000 seat arena that is going to hold one or two concerts a year because the big boys won't tour in Bowling Green, Ohio since they are already touring in Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Chicago in venues with 15,000+ seating capacities.

Build a 5,000 seat facility (and it may actually come in a little less than 5,000 when finally built) that eventually is going to sell out for all home basketball games (both men's and women's) and volleyball matches and everyone in Northwest Ohio is fighting for a THE HOT TICKET in collegiate sports.

BIGGER is not always better.

You would have been shocked to know how much it would have cost just to bring AA up to code without a practice court and additional locker rooms for OHSAA tourneys and coaches offices and meeting rooms and everything the Stroh Center is going to have.

Thank you Transfer. People who think we need 8000+ seats are delusional. I'd much rather have a great 5000 seat arena than an empty 8000 seat one. For instance Oakland & EMU both have great newer facilities. Oakland's is much smaller (probably closer to 3000 seats), but it is a far better venue, IMO, because it's usually got a "fuller" feel and a much better atmosphere.

[ZiggyZoomba]

I'm not (not) whining, but we went from 8K to 7K down to 5K in a hurry.
The "venerable" AA could have been added on to for less than $36M if the Student Services building property had not ben committed.

The Athletic Department was thinking what was best for BGSU.

They looked at our attendance history over the 40 years AA was in use and decided to build a facility that was best for BGSU.

No need to build an 8,000 seat arena that is going to have 6,000 empty seats in it for 25 home basketball games each season and 12 or 13 home volleyball matches. This is not Eastern Michigan.

No need to build an 8,000 seat arena that is going to hold one or two concerts a year because the big boys won't tour in Bowling Green, Ohio since they are already touring in Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Chicago in venues with 15,000+ seating capacities.

Build a 5,000 seat facility (and it may actually come in a little less than 5,000 when finally built) that eventually is going to sell out for all home basketball games (both men's and women's) and volleyball matches and everyone in Northwest Ohio is fighting for a THE HOT TICKET in collegiate sports.

BIGGER is not always better.

You would have been shocked to know how much it would have cost just to bring AA up to code without a practice court and additional locker rooms for OHSAA tourneys and coaches offices and meeting rooms and everything the Stroh Center is going to have.

The thing Greg Christopher has stressed when I've talked to him is that they wanted to give BGSU teams playing in the new arena the biggest home-court advantage possible too... That is not confined to the game-day experience. That includes all the things you reference above... sound system, training/practice facilities, coaches offices, video board, as well as creature comforts for the fans (the more they enjoy the experience, the more likely they are to come!).

I can't wait for this thing to become a reality!!

[NWLB]

1. Air conditioning. Amen. I recall games where the place was packed, and the temperatures were really hot, and that was on the floor level. Actually, it was part of the coolness of the place, but during the summer, and for other events, it was and remains an issue.

2. Will Boys State continue to use Memorial Hall, or might they avail themselves of the comfy confines of Da Stroh.

[BgWaRrIoR]

2. Will Boys State continue to use Memorial Hall, or might they avail themselves of the comfy confines of Da Stroh.

Oh Id be very surprised if they didnt

[RangerRocket]

I have to say, I love the look of the inside of the arena and the front of the arena, but I'm really not loving that side view. Too plain looking. I'm not a huge fan of that sloping shape either.

Hate to seem like I'm raining on the parade, but...

I'm not a fan either. Anyone else think it looks kinda retro? The part that juts out looks like it belongs in an airport built in the 70s

Building looks like structure that houses the "Disaster Transport" ride at Cedar Point...

[Redwingtom]

I have to say, I love the look of the inside of the arena and the front of the arena, but I'm really not loving that side view. Too plain looking. I'm not a huge fan of that sloping shape either.

Hate to seem like I'm raining on the parade, but...

I'm not a fan either. Anyone else think it looks kinda retro? The part that juts out looks like it belongs in an airport built in the 70s

Building looks like structure that houses the "Disaster Transport" ride at Cedar Point...

Maybe we could put a corn silo out front to spruce it up a bit!

[RangerRocket]

I have to say, I love the look of the inside of the arena and the front of the arena, but I'm really not loving that side view. Too plain looking. I'm not a huge fan of that sloping shape either.

Hate to seem like I'm raining on the parade, but...

I'm not a fan either. Anyone else think it looks kinda retro? The part that juts out looks like it belongs in an airport built in the 70s

Building looks like structure that houses the "Disaster Transport" ride at Cedar Point...

Maybe we could put a corn silo out front to spruce it up a bit!

Not to worry, the U.S. Army has already agreed to donate a nice Rocket for the front of the building...

[NWLB]

I have to say, I love the look of the inside of the arena and the front of the arena, but I'm really not loving that side view. Too plain looking. I'm not a huge fan of that sloping shape either.

Hate to seem like I'm raining on the parade, but...

I'm not a fan either. Anyone else think it looks kinda retro? The part that juts out looks like it belongs in an airport built in the 70s

Building looks like structure that houses the "Disaster Transport" ride at Cedar Point...

Maybe we could put a corn silo out front to spruce it up a bit!

Seriously? They put THAT outside of their arena? The Ajax-Nike rocket, OK, thats cool. But what in gods name were they thinking?

And what is with the blunt tip? Are they afraid Paul Bunyan might trip and put an eye out on it? Is it a Jewish rocket?

Actually, I love it, really I do. It is just like UT, in the end, it goes flat.

[h2oville rocket]

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Seriously? They put THAT outside of their arena?

Yeah, funny how buildings need exhaust systems-this has been there forever. Not as nice as the double-wide design on the Stroh Center but we like it.

[RangerRocket]

Actually, the new steam plant for the campus was incorporated into the building (the old one will be torn down). This is really the steam plant smoke stack disguised as a Rocket.

As I indicated, the Army has agreed to donate another rocket/missile for the front of the building. We asked for a Nike/Hercules. Of course, it too will be pointed toward the BG campus...

[NWLB]

Actually, the new steam plant for the campus was incorporated into the building (the old one will be torn down). This is really the steam plant smoke stack disguised as a Rocket.

I see. Good to know, but you realize we have to make fun of it anyway.

[RangerRocket]

Actually, the new steam plant for the campus was incorporated into the building (the old one will be torn down). This is really the steam plant smoke stack disguised as a Rocket.

I see. Good to know, but you realize we have to make fun of it anyway.

Of course, as do we with anything you do as well. It is a rivalry after alll....

[NWLB]

Actually, the new steam plant for the campus was incorporated into the building (the old one will be torn down). This is really the steam plant smoke stack disguised as a Rocket.

I see. Good to know, but you realize we have to make fun of it anyway.

Of course, as do we with anything you do as well. It is a rivalry after alll....

Very good, now good luck with that new man, Beck.

[h2oville rocket]

Very good, now good luck with that new man, Beck.

The guy just REEKS football, doesn't he? "Where its at, Got two wideouts and runningback"

[hammb]

Very good, now good luck with that new man, Beck.

The guy just REEKS football, doesn't he? "Where its at, Got two wideouts and runningback"

Too bad he's a loser